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Paillard Bolex H-16 DELUXE 16mm Movie Camera From 1953 With Pentax 25mm Lens

£495.00

Paillard Bolex H16 Deluxe 16mm Movie Cine Camera With Modern Pentax Lens

 
Serial number: 90827
 
Paillard Bolex H-16 Deluxe 16mm Movie Camera Made In 1953.
 
Includes superb modern Pentax 25mm f1.4 TV Lens with a clarity unmatched by any of the original Bolex lenses and able to focus from infinity down to a few inches.
 
Specification:
 
Highly polished duraluminium body, covered in genuine Morocco leather. Metal parts are chrome-plated.
Film Capacity: 100ft (30m) and 50ft (15m) daylight loading spools of 16mm film.
Automatic threading and loop forming. The end of the film is simply placed in a channel leading to the feed sprocket. The release is pressed and the film is then automatically threaded throughout the entire mechanism.
Constant speed, spring motor mechanism; governor controlled. Large winding handle folds downward and attaches to camera when not in use. Spring cannot be over-wound. 8:1 external drive shaft permits the attachment of an electric motor.
Rotating turret accommodates three interchangeable C mount lenses. The top position allows for critical focusing through a magnified groundglass screen.
Eye-level focuser allows for critical focusing through a groundglass screen. Parallax correcting Octameter gives an exact viewing field for lenses of 8 focal lengths: 16mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 63mm, 75mm, 100mm and 150mm.
Variable Speeds 8, 16, 24, 32 and 64 frames per second
Release Button provides for the making of continuous exposures by a finger-tip release on the front of the camera. A side release allows for locked, hands-free running or single frame exposures.
190 degree aperture shutter.
Footage Counter adds and subtracts accurately in forward or reverse motion and automatically returns to zero when film is reloaded into the camera.
Twin dial counts frames individually and in total; Adds frames in forward motion and subtracts when film is wound backwards. Dial may be reset manually at any time.
Time lapse and animation is possible by using the side release button or an accessory cable release and adapter; I-T lever allows for timed or instantaneous single exposures.
Clutch disengages spring motor and permits forward movement and backwind without running down the spring; allows for dissolves and superimposition.
Tripod Socket: 3/8″ & 1/4″
Dimensions: 8 1/2″ x 6″ x 3″
Weight: Approximately 5 1/2 lbs
 
I classic vintage movie camera now almost 70yrs old. It has been much used, but cared for, and serviced whenever necessary.
 
Updated with the latest Pentax TV lens with stunning clarity. 
 
Also includes a side-mounted Octameter viewfinder with a field of view for lenses of 7 different focal lengths 16mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, 100mm and 150mm, with an additional 10mm flip-out lens for wide angle lenses. Field marking numbers are visible engraved on the dial. 
 
Motor runs well and all controls are working. It is a vintage used item so please remember when bidding it is not in mint condition and I may not have found all flaws or faults. Please look at all the photos to assess the condition for yourself. Only items showing in the pictures are included.
 
Good condition for its age. Minor rubs and marks from use.
 
Despatched in secure packaging and priced with fully insured carrier. 
 
 
 

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Paillard Bolex H-16 DELUXE 16mm Movie Camera From 1953 With Pentax 25mm Lens
Paillard Bolex H16 Deluxe 16mm Movie Cine Camera With Modern Pentax Lens
 
Serial number: 90827
 
Paillard Bolex H-16 Deluxe 16mm Movie Camera Made In 1953.
 
Includes superb modern Pentax 25mm f1.4 TV Lens with a clarity unmatched by any of the original Bolex lenses and able to focus from infinity down to a few inches.
 
Specification:
 
Highly polished duraluminium body, covered in genuine Morocco leather. Metal parts are chrome-plated.
Film Capacity: 100ft (30m) and 50ft (15m) daylight loading spools of 16mm film.
Automatic threading and loop forming. The end of the film is simply placed in a channel leading to the feed sprocket. The release is pressed and the film is then automatically threaded throughout the entire mechanism.
Constant speed, spring motor mechanism; governor controlled. Large winding handle folds downward and attaches to camera when not in use. Spring cannot be over-wound. 8:1 external drive shaft permits the attachment of an electric motor.
Rotating turret accommodates three interchangeable C mount lenses. The top position allows for critical focusing through a magnified groundglass screen.
Eye-level focuser allows for critical focusing through a groundglass screen. Parallax correcting Octameter gives an exact viewing field for lenses of 8 focal lengths: 16mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 63mm, 75mm, 100mm and 150mm.
Variable Speeds 8, 16, 24, 32 and 64 frames per second
Release Button provides for the making of continuous exposures by a finger-tip release on the front of the camera. A side release allows for locked, hands-free running or single frame exposures.
190 degree aperture shutter.
Footage Counter adds and subtracts accurately in forward or reverse motion and automatically returns to zero when film is reloaded into the camera.
Twin dial counts frames individually and in total; Adds frames in forward motion and subtracts when film is wound backwards. Dial may be reset manually at any time.
Time lapse and animation is possible by using the side release button or an accessory cable release and adapter; I-T lever allows for timed or instantaneous single exposures.
Clutch disengages spring motor and permits forward movement and backwind without running down the spring; allows for dissolves and superimposition.
Tripod Socket: 3/8″ & 1/4″
Dimensions: 8 1/2″ x 6″ x 3″
Weight: Approximately 5 1/2 lbs
 
I classic vintage movie camera now almost 70yrs old. It has been much used, but cared for, and serviced whenever necessary.
 
Updated with the latest Pentax TV lens with stunning clarity. 
 
Also includes a side-mounted Octameter viewfinder with a field of view for lenses of 7 different focal lengths 16mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm, 100mm and 150mm, with an additional 10mm flip-out lens for wide angle lenses. Field marking numbers are visible engraved on the dial. 
 
Motor runs well and all controls are working. It is a vintage used item so please remember when bidding it is not in mint condition and I may not have found all flaws or faults. Please look at all the photos to assess the condition for yourself. Only items showing in the pictures are included.
 
Good condition for its age. Minor rubs and marks from use.
 
Despatched in secure packaging and priced with fully insured carrier. 
 
 
 

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